Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP

Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP is a strong choice among both private and public-sector clients for its procurement expertise. Core areas of focus for the group include bidding processes, commercial arrangements, tender documentation and related disputes. The department is directed by Marianne Smith, who specializes in advising clients on the development, preparation, and administration of public tenders, as well as on the financing and construction of infrastructure projects. Additional key contacts include Stephanie Console, who focuses on the development, preparation and administration of public tenders; and Alyssa Shivji, who brings notable experience advising on transportation, civil infrastructure, water and wastewater, and healthcare mandates. Karishma Prasanna is the key associate-level contact, following Meaghan Parry‘s January 2024 promotion to the partnership. All named lawyers are based in Toronto, with the exception of infrastructure specialist Claudie Imbleau-Chagnon, who arrived at the Montreal office in August 2023.